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Decision: keep the Project Classic or buy into a Linn Axis?

Greetings from Germany!

I might need some help to decide my next steps into vinyl. :) Currently I use a Project Classic with an pretty old AT-F2 cartridge, which is connected to an Atoll IN200 Signature with its P100 Phono Board.

I ran across a Linn Axis with Akito 2 tone arm and a semi damaged Benz Micro Glider cartridge (the needle is a little crooked, fix should be around 100-200€ at Benz themselves). The player was recently maintenanced during which the Elkos have been replaced.

So, the question is: should I move from a rather newish Project to an rather oldish Linn with a better system? I’d need to spent an additional 150€ to get the Axis.

Thanks for your feedback!

Andreas

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crgeary
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"Back when it was first introduced there was very little difference in sound when compared to the LP12. It still has the Linn family sound."

That is just not true.   The Axis was a fine rival for the Rega P2 and P3 but it inot even in the same ball park as an LP-12, even with the same tonearm on it.   I sold these things new, if the customer could afford an LP-12 it was an easy demo to move him from an Axis to an LP-12.   

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